William McKeen Boeken

The journey along Highway 61 serves as a profound backdrop for William and his son Graham, allowing them to bond over music, memories, and family history. As they explore iconic blues locations, from Minnesota to New Orleans, they encounter the cultural tapestry of America, reflecting on personal connections and shared experiences. Nostalgia intertwines with discovery as they visit significant sites, including the gravesite of Charley Patton and the hometowns of musical legends. This road trip ultimately deepens their relationship, highlighting the enduring ties of family.

Tales of a generation of writers in Key West, Florida.

An electrifying collection of the most entertaining and illuminating writing on and from the rock-and-roll scene. "Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay" assembles the writing of those who played the music and pushed it to new limits, as well as those who were there to witness and celebrate its power. 20 photos.

The first comprehensive biography of the influential American author, Hunter S. Thompson.

Front Cover -- Front Flip -- Title Page -- Half Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Author's Note -- Introduction: Brothers -- 1. Dreamers of the Golden Dream -- 2. Magic Transistor Radio -- 3. They Put the Bomp -- 4. The Second Jesus -- 5. Everybody Had an Ocean -- 6. Sacred and Profane -- 7. The Beautiful Future -- 8. The Ransom of Junior Sinatra -- 9. From All Over the World -- 10. The Door Flies Open -- 11. The Loners -- 12. The Teenage Symphony to God -- 13. Captive on a Carousel -- 14. Peace, Love, and Flowers -- 15. The Dread -- The Tag: Summer's Gone -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Selected Discography -- Index -- Back Flip: About the Author -- Back Cover

Hunter S. Thompson detonated a two-ton bomb under the staid field of journalism with his magazine pieces and revelatory Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. In Outlaw Journalist, the famous inventor of Gonzo journalism is portrayed as never before. Through in-depth interviews with Thompson’s associates, William McKeen gets behind the drinking and the drugs to show the man and the writer—one who was happy to be considered an outlaw and for whom the calling of journalism was life.